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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.15, 1,552.76 and 659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.15, 1,552.76 and 659.40 is: 910.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.15 : 1,552.76 = 659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.15/1,552.76 = 659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.15x = 1,552.76 × 659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.15x = 1,023,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,889.94/1,125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.00

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